food

I’ve been a pretty ardent cook for years now but I wasn’t always the best about efficiently planning family meals. Last year I turned that all around and never looked back. Here’s how it works: Every Saturday morning I sit down and write down the four or five dinners I want to make that week and…..

What are your plans for this summer weekend? Even though it’s the holiday weekend (or maybe especially because it is) we are laying low. Snuggling up with some books, movies, and maybe one of these 😉…..

What are you guys up to this weekend? I hope you’re planning to get plenty of fresh air and outside time! Maybe a backyard BBQ with the family, a solo day at the beach with a great book, or a few long meandering bike rides with the kids? We are headed to my sister’s for a retirement celebration and pool party…..

This week is my birthday and we’re celebrating with an intimate family dinner party at home. For the past couple of years we’ve gone to Palm Springs for a grown up weekend retreat but this year I felt like keeping it simple and special. Here’s the menu I’ve planned if your interested…..

Wake up early and watch the sunrise. If you are with someone, try to keep talking to a minimum. I promise this will get you off to a better start than sleeping late will. Have a breakfast that powers you. Once you buy the ingredients it’s easy and you can make them all week long!

Welcome to my first ever published video! Yikes! I hope you find it reasonably enjoyable to watch and encouraging so that you can begin making your own smoothies and getting the amazing health and energy benefits we have been experiencing…..